A student HMO refurbishment upgrades a shared house let to students, using hard-wearing finishes and planned around the academic year so the work is finished before the next tenancy starts. For a house in Motherwell we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- North Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- ML1 and ML4
- Location
- 12 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Motherwell involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
Which rules apply in Motherwell?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Motherwell before we price.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 3 years.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Motherwell?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,800 – £8,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Prices in Motherwell are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 2–8 weeks over summer. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Motherwell landlords need it?
Landlords in Motherwell most often ask us for this when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Motherwell
Do student HMOs need a licence?
The same licensing rules apply as for any HMO. Many university towns also run additional licensing schemes, so we check the address.
How far do you travel from Motherwell?
We cover the whole of North Lanarkshire and work UK-wide. For Motherwell the nearest towns on our list are Mossend (2 miles), Bellshill (2 miles), Hamilton (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Motherwell need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Motherwell?
Our guide ranges for Scotland are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Student HMO refurbishment near Motherwell
- Mossend · 2 mi
- Bellshill · 2 mi
- Hamilton · 2 mi
- Meikle Earnock · 3 mi
- Wishaw · 3 mi
- Viewpark · 4 mi
- All of North Lanarkshire
Other HMO services in Motherwell
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Motherwell
- Communal kitchen refits in Motherwell
- Ensuite installation in Motherwell
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Motherwell
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Motherwell
- Full HMO refurbishment in Motherwell
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Motherwell
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Motherwell